NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 25, 2026Hillsborough
Byron Donalds and David Jolly announce lieutenant governor running mates
Florida gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly have officially selected their running mates for the upcoming election. Bryan Avila will join the Republican ticket with Donalds, while Gwen Graham will join the Democratic ticket with Jolly.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
Voters are choosing between two distinct executive tickets that will determine the leadership of Florida's state government and the administration of its executive agencies.
Key Facts
- Byron Donalds (Republican) has selected Bryan Avila as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
- David Jolly (Democrat) has selected Gwen Graham as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
- The selections finalize the major-party tickets for the Florida gubernatorial election.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Current Governor of Florida”personGwen Graham“Former congresswoman and Jolly's running mate”personByron Donalds“U.S. Representative and Republican gubernatorial nominee”personBryan Avila“State Senator and selected lieutenant governor nominee”organizationFlorida Department of Health“State agency previously overseen by the Lieutenant Governor”personJeanette Nuñez“Former Lieutenant Governor”personJay Collins“State Senator and former Lieutenant Governor”personDavid Jolly“Democratic gubernatorial candidate”locationFlorida“State where the election is taking place”